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1 Centavo "Zapata Issue" reduced weight
1915 year| Bronze | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 19 October 1916 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#26697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Value below date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1915
1¢
Mo
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reduced size, weight varies 1.39-1.5gMinted only in July 1915. Declared illegal, and to be destroyed, October 19, 1916.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo "Zapata Issue" (reduced weight) 1915 coin from Mexico is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920 and saw the overthrow of the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. The coin's design features the image of Emiliano Zapata, a prominent revolutionary leader who played a key role in the struggle for land reform and social justice in Mexico. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 Mo | 179000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo "Zapata Issue" (reduced weight) 1915 coin.
